# The Lawnmower Man (1992)

> A virtual-reality scientist turns a simple-minded gardener into a terrifyingly powerful intelligence that no longer accepts human control.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5275

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Horror
- Director: Brett Leonard
- Cast: Jeff Fahey, Pierce Brosnan, Jenny Wright, Mark Bringelson, Geoffrey Lewis, Jeremy Slate, Dean Norris, Colleen Coffey
- TMDB rating: 5.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104692/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: eerie, visionary, melodramatic, late night genre viewing, 1990s sci fi marathon

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